Zion Wildflower Resort
Quick Facts
Why Zion National Park
Virgin sits just outside Zion National Park, the second-most visited national park in the U.S. in 2024, where the Virgin River has carved a canyon averaging 2,000 feet deep through vivid ruby-red sandstone. The park offers hiking for every level, from the strenuous Angels Landing to the family-friendly Riverside Walk leading to The Narrows.
Zion Wildflower Resort leans into family comfort, with covered-wagon units and bunk beds that are a genuine hit with kids, plus a pool and cafe right on-site.
What Makes It Special
- Location: Virgin, just outside Zion National Park
- Setting: Family-friendly resort, red rock views
- Site type: Covered wagons plus cabins
- Amenities: Pool, cafe, grilling area with borrowable utensils, private bathhouses, stargazing
- Recreation: Hiking and wildlife viewing
Pro Tips for Booking
Set expectations for housekeeping on longer stays. One honest note from reviews: it can be inconsistent, and shower water pressure varies by unit.
Hike Angels Landing early. It requires a permit and is genuinely strenuous, so an early start beats both the heat and the crowds.
Walk to The Narrows via the Riverside Walk. It’s an accessible, family-friendly way to experience the canyon.
What to Do Around Here
- Angels Landing, one of Zion’s most iconic and strenuous hikes
- The Narrows, hiking through the Virgin River itself
- Zion Canyon Hot Springs, for post-hike relaxation
- Fort Zion, a kitschy petting zoo and gift shop nearby
- Springdale’s shops and restaurants, the park’s gateway town
